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Monday, June 1st, 2026
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of June.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Families with students at Stillman College in Tuscaloosa can contact the financial aid office to apply for the Alabama Student Grant Program (which offers up to $3,000 annually). The grant is available to eligible students at Stillman and nine other participating institutions. Tuscaloosa Thread
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health experts warn that postpartum preeclampsia may appear days or weeks after birth (symptoms include severe headaches, swelling, and blurred vision) and can lead to serious complications if left unchecked. Families are advised to monitor for warning signs and connect with local support programs for timely care. Tuscaloosa Thread
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama baseball competed for a regional title Sunday, May 31, at 7 p.m. CT—facing either Oklahoma State or USC Upstate—while ESPN+ streamed the game. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Alabama softball faces Texas Tech today at 6 p.m. CT at Devon Park in Oklahoma City; if needed, the game will resume at 8:30 p.m. CT, and the Crimson Tide needs one win to reach the championship while the Red Raiders must beat them twice to advance. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Alabama baseball secured a Tuscaloosa Super Regional spot with a win over Oklahoma State on May 31. The series is scheduled for June 5-8 & marks the first time since 2006 that Sewell-Thomas Stadium hosts the event. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Alabama football added its first running back to the 2027 class when four-star Nigel Newkirk committed from Gainesville, Georgia on May 31, boosting the back room during a rebuilding effort. The Tuscaloosa News
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